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Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Annual salaries for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants vary by state, with dentists bringing an average of $172,290, dental hygienists making $84,860 and dental assistants earning $44,710 annually. 

One dentist has more questions than answers about what the future will look like in the dental industry. But rather than causing him stress, the unknowns fuel his excitement for change.

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The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry received a nearly $1 million grant to examine the effect Virginia's Medicaid dental policies have on access and use of care. 

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, which aids dentists, dental students and dental practices, was advanced in House and Senate committees.

Tempe, Ariz.-based Gen4 Dental Partners expanded in 2023 with the addition of 71 new doctors and 160 dental hygienists, according to a Jan. 22 news release from the DSO. 

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